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Vocations

Three vocations at character creation, nine identities by endgame. You choose your base vocation with the Oracle at level 8; later, Master Morrun's challenge — a series of tasks plus a 25,000 gold fee — unlocks your promotion into one of two specialist paths. A further heroic promotion awaits far later for those who finish its questline.

MageCaster

Mage

Burst damage and control.

Good at

  • High magic scaling
  • Strong single-target spells
  • Flexible elements

Weak to

  • Low health growth
  • Needs distance and mana control

Paths: Priest, Wizard

ArcherRanged

Archer

Steady ranged damage.

Good at

  • Safe range
  • Good progression curve
  • Weapon-based scaling

Weak to

  • Needs positioning
  • Can feel flat without special shots

Paths: Sharpshooter, Assassin

KnightMelee

Knight

Frontline bruiser.

Good at

  • High health growth
  • Simple gear scaling
  • Reliable melee pressure

Weak to

  • Low mana growth
  • Can struggle in ranged-heavy fights

Paths: Berserker, Crusader

Promotion paths

Priest Mage path

Healing and holy control. High sustain Group value Holy spell identity Watch out: lower burst than wizard; slower solo clears without a group.

Signature spells: Triple Cast Divine Strike Holy Strike High Holy Force

Wizard Mage path

High burst magic. Best spell burst Strong status effects Late-game identity Watch out: fragile; punishing without careful cooldown timing.

Signature spells: Pyroblast Wizardy Strike Ice Sphere Hellfire Rush Ice Orb

Sharpshooter Archer path

Precision ranged DPS. High ranged uptime Critical/pierce identity Good boss safety Watch out: weaker in tight melee-range fights; depends on ammo and equipment upkeep.

Signature spells: Quick Shot Piercing Shot Moonlight Rocket Moon Whip Rooting Shot

Assassin Archer path

Burst and utility. Critical burst Silence/utility Special unlock spells Watch out: swingy damage; relies on unlocking its special spells.

Signature spells: Triple Shot Shuriken Dance Javelin Throw Assassination Blast Poisoned Bolt

Berserker Knight path

Aggressive melee DPS. High health growth Best melee pressure Fear/offense unlocks Watch out: high-risk playstyle; must stay aggressive to pay off.

Signature spells: Fear Target Scourge Destroy Demolition Hex Savagery Attack

Crusader Knight path

Sustain frontline. Self-heal on hit Stable frontline Group-friendly melee Watch out: lower damage than berserker; relies on sustained melee contact to heal.

Signature spells: Crusader Strike Exile Spirit Salvo Unholy Wrath Sunlight Hail

Spells per vocation

Every vocation keeps learning as it levels — see the full spell list. Current spellbook sizes: Mage 42, Archer 28, Knight 27, Priest 58, Wizard 53, Sharpshooter 38, Assassin 38, Berserker 37, Crusader 39.